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  Two vessels with 92,700 metric tonnes LPG from Iran to dock in India by March 17: Centre

  March 14, 2026 17:16 IST

  At a media briefing, central government officials said LPG supply remains a matter of concern, but no dry outs have been reported at any stock centres across the country. A sharp rise is also being seen in panic buying, with bookings now going up 80 lakh per day.

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  Akasa Air joins IndiGo, Air India in raising air fares, surcharge upto Rs 1,300 to be levied on flig

  March 14, 2026 15:31 IST

  Akasa Air said the fyuel surcharge will range from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international routes and will be applied per sector, depending on the duration of the flight.

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  Kejriwal, Sisodia submit Rs 50,000 security bond in Rouse Avenue Court after excise policy discharge

  March 14, 2026 14:55 IST

  Excise policy case: AAP leaders Kejriwal and Sisodia adhered to the Rouse Avenue Court's February 27 order, which cleared all 23 accused, including themselves, via an exhaustive 1,100-paragraph ruling that uncovered no proof of conspiracy or flaws in the now-defunct excise policy's development.

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  PM Modi unveils development projects in Assam, says govt trying to minimise impact of war

  March 14, 2026 13:01 IST

  Addressing a public meeting in Assam's Silchar, PM Modi alleged that the Congress had ignored the Northeast and allowed such drawing of a border during Independence that cut off Barak Valley's access to the sea.

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  Govt frees climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, revokes NSA detention to boost Ladakh dialogue

  March 14, 2026 12:35 IST

  The Ministry underscored its resolve to cultivate peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh, paving the way for meaningful stakeholder dialogue. Officials noted that freeing Wangchuk advances this aim, balancing local demands with security needs.

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  Punjab's 'Sehat Yojana' helps save Mohali woman's life, costly heart stent provided free

  March 14, 2026 12:18 IST

  Punjab govt has overall released Rs 500 crore to ensure timely settlement of claims and uninterrupted cashless medical services in the state. The scheme covers major procedures including cardiac surgeries, cancer care and kidney ailments at government and private hospitals.

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  LPG shortage triggers exodus of migrant workers from Kerala to their native places

  March 14, 2026 11:34 IST

  Restaurant and hotel operators are trying to retain their staff from other states, fearing that if migrant workers leave now, they may not return until after the election.

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  Keralam LDF govt takes U-turn: Backs ban on women below 50 in Sabarimala Temple, citing traditions

  March 14, 2026 11:52 IST

  Keralam LDF govt takes U-turn: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's cabinet convened a special meeting and fully backed the Travancore Devaswom Board's push to preserve Sabarimala's age-old customs, barring women of menstruating age from the Lord Ayyappa temple.

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  PM Modi in Kolkata: Bengal heading towards change, TMC's ruthless reign will end, says PM

  March 14, 2026 17:27 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in poll-bound West Bengal today where he is addressing a rally at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata after inaugurating projects worth around Rs 18,680 crore, in his first trip to the state after the publication of the post-SIR electoral rolls.

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  Is Himachal facing LPG shortage for mid-day meal in schools? Here’s what state minister has to say

  March 14, 2026 8:23 IST

  Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur said the state government, along with concerned departments and supply agencies, is holding regular review meetings to monitor the situation and ensure that the supply chain remains smooth.

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  What the Guwahati-Silchar Expressway means for Assam: Distance, time, money saved

  March 14, 2026 7:29 IST

  Guwahati-Silchar Expressway: Prime Minister Modi will perform Bhoomi Poojan of Assam Mala 3.0, a major road infrastructure initiative worth over Rs 3,200 crore. Under this scheme, more than 900 kilometres of roads will be constructed across Assam to improve inter-state connectivity.

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  Two Indians killed, several injured in Iranian drone attack in Oman: MEA

  March 13, 2026 23:47 IST

  Sharing details of the incident, the MEA condoled the loss of lives and stated that the Indian Mission in Oman was in touch with local authorities to provide the necessary assistance.

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  Iran clears passage to Indian ships, vessel with 40,000 metric tonnes LPG crosses Strait of Hormuz

  March 13, 2026 23:32 IST

  The key development comes after Iran's envoy to India confirmed safe passage to Indian ships from the Strait of Hormuz, citing that New Delhi and Tehran are "friends".

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  IndiGo flights to get costlier as airline announces fuel charge upto Rs 2300 amid West Asia conflict

  March 13, 2026 20:40 IST

  The price rise from IndiGo comes in the wake of tensions in West Asia, causing the prices of crude oil to skyrocket to USD 100 per barrel. Earlier, Air India too announced a fuel surcharge across its domestic and international routes.

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  'Iran has not closed Strait of Hormuz, some ships passing': Supreme Leader's India representative

  March 13, 2026 20:04 IST

  Iran Supreme Leader's Representative in India said Tehran has not closed the Strait. It remains open; however, due to current conditions and circumstances, ships are unable to pass through the Hormuz.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 13, 2026

  March 13, 2026 19:51 IST

  The government on Friday flagged concerns about liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply amid conflict in West Asia, but said that the supply of PNG (Piped Natural Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) to domestic consumers is being ensured without any interruptions or cuts.

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  Rajya Sabha polls: Congress sends Odisha MLAs to Bengaluru; Haryana MLAs moved to 'secret location'

  March 13, 2026 17:19 IST

  The Congress’s careful coordination in both Odisha and Haryana highlights its focus on keeping the party legislators together to secure the Rajya Sabha seats amid tight political competition.

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  OPINION | LPG: No reason to panic

  March 13, 2026 17:11 IST

  Petroleum ministry official Sujata Sharma told a press conference that "supply of piped natural gas to domestic consumers and CNG is being ensured without any interruption or cuts.

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  Israel-Iran conflict: Jaishankar speaks to Iranian FM, discusses bilateral matters, BRICS issues

  March 13, 2026 14:35 IST

  Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said he also held a telephone conversation with Jaishankar to discuss regional and international developments.

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  Panaji Municipal Corporation Election Results: BJP's Babush panel crushes Oppn, wins 27 of 30 wards

  March 13, 2026 14:24 IST

  Panaji Municipal Corporation Election Results: BJP's Diksha Mainkar claimed Ward 22 against Neha Kavlekar; Silvestre Fernandes edged out Vaibhav Salgaonkar by about 100 votes in Ward 30; Shubham Chodankar took Ward 20 from Mahesh Revankar; Rupesh Ravindra Halarnkar won Ward 28.

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  Supreme Court declines PIL seeking nationwide menstrual leave policy: Here's what the top court said

  March 13, 2026 12:47 IST

  The Supreme Court of India declined a PIL seeking a nationwide menstrual leave policy, warning that a mandatory law could hurt women's job prospects and reinforce gender stereotypes. The bench was hearing a PIL filed by Shailendra Mani Tripathi.

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  Cash-for-query case: SC stays HC order on Lokpal move to grant CBI sanction against Mahua Moitra

  March 13, 2026 13:33 IST

  Cash-for-query case: On December 19, 2025, the high court had set aside an order of the Lokpal granting sanction to the CBI to file a chargesheet against Moitra in the alleged cash-for-query scam.

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  Panaji Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: Complete list of winners of BJP and Ami Panjekar

  March 13, 2026 14:57 IST

  Panaji Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026: BJP candidates dominated results where Shayani Chopdekar took Ward 15 over Ami Panjekar's Suraj Rohidas Naik; Kishore Sastry clinched Ward 5 against Sudin Kamat; Krishna Ramdas Shirodkar won Ward 18 vs. Ashish Ranganath Nagvekar.

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  Madhya Pradesh: 38 LPG cylinders seized in Chhatarpur district amid black marketing crackdown

  March 13, 2026 9:50 IST

  Raids hit amid cooking gas shortage fears from West Asia conflicts disrupting global energy flows, officials noted. Long lines snake outside Madhya Pradesh LPG outlets, though the Centre insists plentiful petrol, diesel, kerosene and LPG nationwide.

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  Parliament Session Updates: Opposition urges govt, Speaker to revoke suspension of 8 MPs

  March 13, 2026 16:09 IST

  Parliament Budget Session LIVE: The Opposition bloc has submitted notices in both Houses seeking the removal of Chief Election Commission (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. More than 180 MPs have signed the separate notices charging him on seven points. Stay tuned for the latest updates with IndiaTVNews.com.

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  IMD weather update: Rain, storms alert issued across several states in big weather shift this week

  March 13, 2026 8:34 IST

  A significant weather shift is expected across India as the weather department forecasts rainfall in many states between March 14 to 18. Regions including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and several northeastern states may experience rain, thunderstorms or even snowfall in hilly areas.

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  Oil prices jump to $100 per barrel, stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for Iran war

  March 13, 2026 8:14 IST

  At least 19 commercial ships have been damaged so far in the war, figures showed Thursday. Through Wednesday night, there had been at least 16 vessels attacked in the Persian Gulf and the wider region, according to the Joint Maritime Information Center, a coalition overseen by the US Navy.

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  Massive fire erupts after LPG cylinder explodes in Odisha market, several shops engulfed in flames

  March 13, 2026 7:30 IST

  A huge fire broke out at Bantala Chowk in Odisha's Angul district after an LPG cylinder exploded inside a tiffin shop. The flames quickly spread across the complex, destroying over ten shops and causing significant financial losses.